Sometimes, I believe that we allow shame to creep into us. Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Ask around, I have no shame?. I am a firm believer in that phrase. However, recently, I have come to almost go against it. Growing up, as a woman, we were allowed to carry shame with us everywhere,...
The Rome Statute Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), “intentional attacks against personnel, installations, material, units or vehicles involved in a humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping mission in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations” that are entitled to civilian protections are war crimes in both international and non-international armed conflicts....
In little over a month, Namibians from all walks of life will have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by expressing who should be our representatives responsible for running the State. The collective decision we make as registered voters, entrusted with the future of an entire nation, should ultimately promote equality and dignity...
Once upon a time, Namibia had an abundance of job opportunities. The Grade 10 and 12 certificates were valuable in seeking employment. Once upon a time, schools (principals) went to look for teachers at colleges, even when they were still studying. Once upon a time, nurses in hospitals and clinics were dressed in the same...
The latest technology to disrupt newsroom operations is arguably artificial intelligence. Taking the form of generative AI, this technology has allowed machines to literally create, act and process prompts and information like human beings. Because of its ability to do tasks autonomously like human beings, there is deep seated fear that this technology will replace...
In July, this publication ran an article titled ‘Amushelelo: Opportunist or Activist?… finds refuge in LPM’. The erstwhile self-proclaimed forex trader-turned-politician, Michael Amushelelo, had just dumped the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters following their deregistration for non-compliance and joined the Landless People’s Movement. This week, he shocked many and set social media abuzz after failing to...
Lahja Nashuuta Not many individuals can claim to have been employed by the same organisation from the outset, and continue to do so. For Hosea Tangi Hosea, working at Sikanduko Combined School in the Kavango East region, which operates under the education ministry, feels like a second home as he has been a part of...
Lahja Nashuuta This year’s presidential election will not feature independent presidential candidates. This is after the four individuals who wanted to gun for the highest office in the land solo failed to meet all requirements as prescribed by the Electoral Act. “They made it almost impossible for us to meet what was the legal requirement,...
Iuze Mukube The pre-trial hearing for British millionaire Harvy Boulter has been postponed by the High Court to allow his appeal in the Supreme Court to be finalised. During the hearing yesterday, Windhoek High Court Judge Hosea Angula ordered that the accused’s pre-trial be rolled over to 16 April 2025. This is to make way...
Moses Magadza National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards the transformation of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a SADC Regional parliament. Katjavivi expressed his joy at the progress made towards setting up the long-awaited SADC parliament when he delivered a short valedictory speech recently at the...